Pharm Exam II Flashcards by Annabella Moody | Brainscape

Q

Which of the following is a symptom of acute cholinergic toxicity?

A

Bradycardia

(Muscarinic symptoms)
-SLUDGE: Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Diarrhea, GI discomfort, Emesis
-DUMBBLESS: Diarrhea, Urination, Miosis, Bronchorrhea, Bradycarida, Emesis, Lacrimataion, Salivation, Sweating

(Nicotinic symptoms)
-muscle cramps
-tachycardia
-weakness
-twitching
-fascultations

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A drug that has an effect of increased gastric emptying:

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Increased absorption

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GI absorption is ______ by meds that inhibit gastric emptying (example: atropine, anticholinergic, opiates)

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slowed

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GI absorption is _______ by meds that increase gastric emptying (example: metoclopramide, Reglan)

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increased

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Competition for protein binding sites
Alterations in “free” drug concentrations
Impact secondarily on elimination

These describe:

A

Distribution

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Enzyme induction (Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Rifampin, Theophylline)
Enzyme inhibition (Allopurinol, Ciprofolxacin, Paroxetine, Fluoxetine, Cimetidine)

These describe:

A

Metabolism

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Tubular secretion
Altered urine flow and urine pH

These describe:

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Excretion

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What ions are associated with phase 0?

A

Na

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What ions are associated with phase 1?

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Na

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What ions are associated with phase 2?

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Ca

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What ions are associated with phase 3?

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Ca & K+

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What ions are associated with phase 4?

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Ca

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What phase of cardiac action potential is being described?

RAPID DEPOLARIZATION, sodium channels open

A

Phase 0

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What phase of cardiac action potential is being described?

PARTIAL REPOLARIZATION, sodium channels close

A

Phase 1

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What phase of cardiac action potential is being described?

PLATEAU, calcium channels open

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Phase 2

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What phase of cardiac action potential is being described?

REPOLARIZATION, calcium channels close, potassium channels open

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Phase 3

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What phase of cardiac action potential is being described?

PACEMAKER/RESTING, degradation of membrane potential, slowly calcium channels

A

Phase 4

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Refractory period in which the heart CANNOT be stimulated:

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Absolute

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Refractory period in which a greater than normal stimulus may initiate a response:

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Relative

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Which of the following medications has a high risk of QT prolongation & TDP?

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-Amiodarone
-Bretylium
-Dofetillide
-Ilbutilide
-Dronedarone
-Sotalol

A BIG DOG IS DARN SCARY

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What is TDP?

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Torsades de Pointes- a specific type of ventricular tachycardia that begins in your heart ventricles

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Which of the following is an “irreversible” indirect cholinergic agent?

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-Novachok agents

(organophosphates which include novachok agents, insecticides, & nerve agents)

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Which of the following is an arrhythmia that results in a HR of less than 60 BPM?

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Bradycardia

(Tachycardia is greater than 100 BPM)

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Vaughn-Williams classifies:

A

Antiarrhythmic medications

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List the following Vaughn-Williams classifications:

Class I:
Class II:
Class III:
Class IV:
Class V:

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Class I: Na+ channel blockers
Class II: Beta-adrenoreceptor blockers
Class III: K+ channel blockers
Class IV: Ca++ channel blockers
Class V: Miscellaneous

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Which receptor minimizes the potential for dry mouth?

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M3- glandular/smooth muscle; gastric acid, salivary secretion, GI contraction, occular accommodation, vasodilation

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Which is a neurohormone?

A

Epinephrine

neurohormone: any hormone produced and released by neuroendocrine cells into the blood

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Which of the following drugs causes dry mouth & urinary hesitancy?

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Disopyramide (norpace)

(This is Class Ia antiarrhythmic mediation)

-also causes constipation & QT prolongation

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Which of the following mediations is likely to result in dry mouth & sedation due to its effects at the histamine receptor?

A

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Q

Which medication increases cardiac contractility by inhibiting PDE3?

A

Milrinione- phosphodiesterase inhibitor

Q

Positive inotropic medications contribute to:

A

the ability of the heart to contract

Cardiac glycosides (Digoxin)- inhibits Na-K ATPase
DOBUTamine-B1 adrenoreceptor agonist
Milrinione- phosphodiesterase inhibitor
Levosimendan- calcium sensitizer

Q

Which of the following mediations undergoes a pharmodynamic interaction and negates the beneficial effect of albuterol?

A

Propanolol (Inderal) a beta blocker

Q

Which of the following is beta-1 specific?

A

Metoprolol

Q

Which one of the following is considered a non-covalent type of interaction?

A

Formation of hydrogen peroxide

Q

Which of the following medications has a high risk of gingival hyperplasia?

A

Verapamil

Q

Which of the following is most commonly associated with gingival hyperplasia?

A

Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Q

POST-ganglionic SYMPATHETIC releases:

A

Norepinpehrine (NE)

Q

POST-ganglionic PARASYMPATHETIC releases:

A

Acetylcholine (Ach)

Q

AUTONOMIC PRE-ganglionic releases:

A

Acetylocholine (Ach)

Q

Regeneration of AchE:

A

Pralidoxime

Q

First line treatment for patient exposed to nerve gas:

A

Pralidoxime

Q

What do you give a patient with anaphylaxis?

A

0.3 mg IM epinephrine

Q

Short-acting beta-2 agonist in asthmatic patients:

A

Albuterol

Q

Which drug metabolism phase functions impair with age:

A

Phase 1

Q

Blocks calcium from entering type L channels:

A

Nifedipine

Q

What contributes to cardiac output?

A

Stroke volume & heart rate

Q

Which ion is required to bind actin to myosin to produce cardiac contractility?

A

calcium

Q

Which drug inhibits the Na/K ATPase?

A

Digoxin

Q

Which commonly occurs during pregnancy?

A

Increased renal blood flow & GFR

Q

Which increases cardiac contraction by stimulating myocardial B1 receptors?

A

DOBUTamine

Q

Which is a short-term temporizing agent for hypotension & also serves as a nasal decongestant?

A

Phenylephrine

Q

What are three endogenous catecolamines?

A

Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine

Q

Myocardial oxygen demand is determined by:

A

HR & myocardial contractility

Q

Characteristic of alpha-1-adrenergic receptor activation:

A

increased sympathetic tone

Q

Which of the following results from covalent modification and alteration of DNA?

A

Mutagenesis

Q

Adverse effect independent of drug main mechanism:

A

Aspirine & tinnitus

Q

Meds most likely to be associated with development of anaphylactic shock:

A

Penicillin

Q

Example of pharmacodynamics:

A

Constipated from Ach block

Q

Which of the following drugs has the greatest risk of causing orthostatic hypotension?

A

Terazosin

Q

Ethnic variation..that some individuals of chinese…this is because of increased concentrations of:

A

Acetylaldehyde

Q

Acetylcholine is broken down by which of the following enzymes?

A

Acetylcholinesterase

Q

Which of the following does beta-1 NOT do?

A

Bronchodilation

Q

Fluoxetine is and SSRI antidepressant and inhibits cytochrome P45O 2D6. Risperidone is an antipsychotic and is a substrate for P450 2D6. What effect would you expect fluoxetine to have on risperdone in terms of drug concentration?

A

Risperdone levels increase (he used different drug examples)

Q

Atrial depolarization:

A

P wave

Q

Which of the following is a depolarizing neuromuscular blocker?

A

Succinylcholine

Q

What tertiary amine…something something (all but 1 were quarternary):

A

Atropine

Q

A drug that treated cholinergic toxicity would NOT treat:

A

paralysis

Q

Prozac inhibits which liver enzyme?

A

2D6

Q

Which type of blockade causes a patient…if they go from supine immediately standing:

A

Alpha-1 blockade; orthostatic hypotension

Q

Which drugs are contraindicated in patients with asthma?

A

All of the above
-opiates
-aspirin
-antihistamine

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A